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November 16-20 is International Education Week (IEW)!<\/span><\/h2>\n

What is IEW?<\/span><\/h3>\n

IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Augsburg University, the Center for Global Education and Experience, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the International Student Organization (ISO) will be celebrating the week with multiple activities and events!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep an eye out in the daily A-mail for events, as well as ISO\u2019s Instagram account: @iso_auggie and the study abroad office Instagram account: @global_auggies<\/span><\/p>\n

2020 Events and Activities<\/h3>\n

Dialogue & Food –\u00a0UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: Monday, November 16th<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: 4 – 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Hagfors 151<\/span><\/p>\n

Description: ISO will have a brave space to talk about issues that are affecting International Students with a panel of current students and alumni.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Boren Scholarship Information Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: Tuesday, November 17th<\/p>\n

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Virtual Event on Zoom (zoom link available for Boren Session)<\/p>\n

Description: Learn how to win a scholarship to study language abroad! A representative from the Boren Awards will present, as well as study abroad staff to help answer your questions. This event is co-sponsored by URGO.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Intern in China Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: Tuesday, November 17th<\/p>\n

Time: 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0Virtual Event on Zoom (zoom link available for Intern in China Session)<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0Learn about interning abroad in China after graduation! A representative from Augsburg’s exchange partner UIC in Zhuhai will present, as well as study abroad staff to help answer your questions. This event is co-sponsored by the Strommen Center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Poster Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, November 18th <\/span><\/p>\n

Time: 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Christensen Center Lobby\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Description: Poster day will share information about the countries international students come from as well as information about studying abroad in those countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tierra y Libertad!\u00a0 Commemorating The Mexican Revolution<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0Wednesday, November 18th<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Virtual Event on Zoom (zoom link available for Mexican Revolution presentation)<\/p>\n

Description: Join CGEE globally faculty member and historian, Antonio Ortega, as he commemorates the 110th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. This event is co-sponsored by ALAS.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gear & Donut Day\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: Thursday, November 19th<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Christensen Center Lobby\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Description: Wear any ISO gear (Lanyard, T-shirt, Sweatshirt, Etc.) and get a treat. First come first serve!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Power of Language Tabling –\u00a0UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0<\/span>Friday, November 20th<\/p>\n

Time: 8 a.m. -12 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Christensen Center Lobby<\/span><\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0Power of Language is a tabling event where we will give out shirts while promoting the importance of different languages. It’s a celebration of diversity and respecting our differences. First come first serve!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u200bCultural Night\u200b –\u00a0UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: Saturday, November 21st<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Hoversten Chapel<\/span><\/p>\n

Description: Cultural Night is an event hosted by the International Student Organization (ISO) that showcases the cultural diversity at Augsburg University. Cultural Night performances range from musical performances to a fashion show that will showcase the beauty in the diversity of our different cultures. Email iso@augsburg.edu if you would like to get involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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